{"product_id":"the-shawshank-redemption-9781839027222","title":"The Shawshank Redemption","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eHow did a low-key prison drama which was considered a box-office flop on its original release become one of the most popular movies of all time?\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eMark Kermode traces the history of this unexpected audience favourite, from its source in Stephen King's novella \u003ci\u003eRita Hayworth and Shawshank Redemption\u003c\/i\u003e, through the icy corridors of Ohio's Mansfield Reformatory (whose imposing gothic architecture dominates the film), to the television and video screens on which \u003ci\u003eThe Shawshank Redemption\u003c\/i\u003e became a phenomenon. Kermode's account includes insights from writer\/director Frank Darabont and leading players Tim Robbins and Morgan Freeman. He also explores the near-religious fervour that the film continues to inspire its huge number of devoted fans. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThis new edition, published to coincide with the 30th anniversary of \u003ci\u003eShawshank's\u003c\/i\u003e release, includes a new foreword by Mark Kermode re-assessing the film's impact and legacy.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eMark Kermode\u003c\/b\u003e is a writer and broadcaster. He is chief film critic for \u003ci\u003eThe Observer\u003c\/i\u003e, and co-presenter of\u003ci\u003e Kermode and Mayo's Film Review\u003c\/i\u003e on BBC Radio 5 and \u003ci\u003eThe Film Review\u003c\/i\u003e on the BBC News channel. He is the author of several books including The Exorcist (2020, BFI Film Classics), Silent Running (2014, BFI Film Classics), \u003ci\u003eHow Does it Feel?\u003c\/i\u003e (2018), \u003ci\u003e Hatchet Job \u003c\/i\u003e(2013)\u003ci\u003e, \u003c\/i\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Good, the Bad and the Multiplex \u003c\/i\u003e(2011), and \u003ci\u003eIt's Only \u003c\/i\u003e\u003ci\u003ea Movie \u003c\/i\u003e(2010)\u003ci\u003e. \u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"British Film Institute","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50929171595538,"sku":"9781839027222","price":12.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_396f7cb3-9bb3-4a64-abfa-995323dd9d76.jpg?v=1739034718","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/the-shawshank-redemption-9781839027222","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}